Curtain-rod.



J. H BOYE.

CURTAIN ROD.

APPLICATION FILED OCT. 2|. 1915.

1,214,995. Patented Feb. 6,1917.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JAMES H. BOYE, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR TO THE BOYE NEEDLECOMPANY, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, A CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS.

CURTAIN-ROI).

Application filed October 21, 1915.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1, JAMES H. BoYE, a citizen of the United States,residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, haveinvented a new and useful Improvement in Curtain-Rods, of which thefollowing is a specification.

This invention relates particularly to flexible curtain-rods, such asare commonly employed for sash curtains.

Curtain-rods of the type here referred to comprise close-wound springwire coils; and the primary object of my invention is to provide asimple and effective connection between the close-wound spiral and abracket which is adapted for connection with a window frame, or a sash,as desired.

The invention is illustrated in its preferred embodiment in theaccompanying drawing, in which Figure 1 represents a broken elevationalview of a window frame equipped with a curtain-rod (shown brokenly)constructed in accordance with my invention; Fig. 2 a sectional view ofthe window frame, showing the improved curtain rod in plan; Fig. 3 anenlarged view, partly in section, illustrating the manner in which theattachment may be connected with the spiral rod; Fig. l a brokensectional view, showing the parts assembled; Fig. 5 a broken elevationalview, showing the end portions of the jaws of the connecting member; andFig. 6 a sectional view taken as indicated as line 6 on Fig. at.

In the construction illustrated, A, indicates a window frame; and B, myimproved curtain-rod applied thereto.

The device, B, comprises a close-wound wire coil 1; a pair of brackets2, adapted for connection with a window frame, or with a sash, asdesired, and a pair of connecting members 3, joining the extremities ofthe coil 1 to the brackets 2.

The brackets 2 may be of any approved design; as shown, each bracketcomprises a base portion 2, and a curved arm 2*, which is provided atits extremities with an eye 2. Each bracket may be formed from sheetmetal by suitable stamping operations.

Each connecting member 3 preferably comprises a pair of jaws 3 united byan eye or spring-web 3 The device 3 has approximately the shape of acotterpin, the arms tending to spring apart somewhat.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. 6, 1917.

Serial No. 57,128.

They are fitted with a sliding sleeve 3, which is capable of movementbetween the eye 3 and a stop 8 located near the extremities of the arms.The arms are provided with inturned extremities or flanges 3 which areadapted to engage the grooves of the spiral. One of the jaws is slightlylonger than the othe and the bights 3 are obliquely set, to conform tothe spiral groove of the spring. One of the arms 3 is adapted to serveas a stop for the end of the coil spring.

In assembling the parts, one arm of the connecting member 3 is slippedthrough the eye 2 of the bracket 2; the sleeve 3 is hen slipped onto thearms 3 till the sleeve strikes against the eye portion 3 the coil spring1 is then inserted between the jaws till it encounters the stop 8 andthe sleeve 3 is then moved outwardly along the jaws until the jawsfirmly grip the coil. Care is taken to have the teeth or flanges 3engage the groove of the spiral; and when the sleeve 3 is movedoutwardly to the extremities of the aws, the jaws are caused to properlyengage the coil springs, thus forming a secure connection.

It may be stated that the members 8 are adjustably connected with thespiral flexible rod; and should the spiral become distended unduly, oneof the ends may be snipped elf, and the corresponding connecting member3 may be reconnected with the spiral rod, thus making it of the desiredlength.

In forming the brackets 2, the arm 2* may be made concavo-convex incross sec tion, thus stiffening the arm and at the same time giving thebracket a neat appearance.

The foregoing detailed description has been given for clearness ofunderstanding only, and no unnecessary limitation should be understoodtherefrom, but the appended claims should be construed as broadly aspermissible in view of the prior art.

What I regard as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In means of the character set forth, the combination of acoil-spring, and an attachment device in alinement therewith andcomprising arms embracing the end portion of the coil and havinginturned extremities conforming to a groove of the coil, said arms beingunited at their outer ends by an eye, and a sleeve on said arms servingto hold them in gripping relation with the coil.

2. A device of a character set forth comprising a coil spring, abracket, and a connecting member comprising a pair of jaws and an eyeengaging said bracket, said jaws embracing the end portion of the coiland equipped with a slide serving to hold the jaws in gripping relationWith the end portion of the coil.

3. A device of the character set forth comprising a coil, a bracket, anda connecting'member having an eye portion engaging the bracket and armsembracing an end portion of the coil, one of said arms having aninwardly projectii'ig stop limiting the insertion of the coil, and asleeve embracing said arms and holding the extremities in grippingengagement with the coil.

-l-. A. device of the character set forth comprising a coil spring, abracket, and a connecting member comprising an eye engaging the bracketand arms having inturned extremities shaped to conform to a groove ofthe coil and a sleeve on said arms serving to hold the arms in grippingrelation With the coil.

5. A device of the character set torth comprising a pair of bracxetsprovided with eyes, a coil spring, and connecting members Copies of thispatent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing theCommissioner of Patents,

4 Washington, D. 0.

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